About this position
JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse (RN)
DEPARTMENT: Nursing
REPORTS TO: RN Unit Manager or Director of Nursing
DIRECT REPORTS: LPNs, CNAs
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt/Hourly
JOB SUMMARY
A Registered Nurse (RN) Assesses and evaluates the health status of resident/patient and provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders and standards of practice.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
- Valid State licensure as an RN
- Current CPR certification
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assesses patients by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.
- Administers medications and treatments.
- Participates in the care planning process and oversees implementation of the plan.
- Supervises LPNs and Nursing Assistants, oversees ADLs and documentation.
- Communicates with physicians regarding changes in resident's conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.
- Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.
- Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.
- Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident's protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
Shift work may be required. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Standing - Frequently
Sitting - Occasionally
Walking - Frequently
Use Hands/Fingers to handle or feel - Frequently
Climbing or Balance - Occasionally
Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl - Occasionally
Talk/Hear - Frequently
See - Frequently
Taste/Smell - Occasionally
Reaching/Pulling/Pushing - Frequently
Carry Weight/Lift - Occasionally